sunroof and climate

flynntech · 11-05-2006, 10:54

Been thinking about an RS but not anytime soon. I always have had sunroofs in my sporty hatches and feel that it’s a must in the next car I buy.

Is it a bit much having both the sunroof with climate? I have climate in the Passat but these days prefer to have the window down. Its good with the kids though in the car.

Silver RS with climate, sunroof and 18s is the way that I would go I think.

**TaviaRS** · 11-05-2006, 10:57

I have sunroof and climate on my car.

I love it - I can get my bald spot (OK, whole head before some smart alec chips in

) browned without boiling the rest of my body

ScoobyChris · 11-05-2006, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by flynntech

Is it a bit much having both the sunroof with climate? I have climate in the Passat but these days prefer to have the window down. Its good with the kids though in the car.

I just had climate on my previous car and my current car has both a sunroof and climate as standard. The only time the sunroof gets used is to get rid of some the heat when the car has been sat in the sun to help the climate control out. It does also brighten up the car a bit, but would I pay extra for it? No

Chris

EddyH · 11-05-2006, 11:42

My 4x4 has both as standard and I make use of both. I generally use climate but in the summer it's nice to get the windows down and sunroof open to 'feel' the sun. It's also nice to have the extra 'window' to let more light in.

Dr Zoidberg · 11-05-2006, 12:10

I have both in my Mk1 octy and made sure I got a sunroof as an option on the Mk2 I've ordered.

The sunroof helps a lot with rapidly cooling the car when it's parked , makes the interior a lot lighter , and when you want fresh as opposed to processed air I prefer having a sunroof open than the windows which create more turbulence

***DGW*** · 11-05-2006, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr zoidberg

The sunroof helps a lot with rapidly cooling the car when it's parked , makes the interior a lot lighter , and when you want fresh as opposed to processed air I prefer having a sunroof open than the windows which create more turbulence

I agree with the views above and would have both on a new car if I could afford it. Meanwhile my 4X4 has both.

Makefish · 11-05-2006, 16:42

Havn't had a sunroof for quite some time now and although I don't miss it it would be nice to have although like ScoobyChris stated, I wouldn't want to pay the extra for it!.

mumphie · 11-05-2006, 17:30

If you order the sunroof with the vRS, do you lose the sunglasses holder???

slider · 11-05-2006, 20:52

had both in my mk1 and only climate in the mk2. don't miss the sunroof - in fact the extra heat and glare was annoying. Climate cools a hot cabin down very quickly.

cheffie · 11-05-2006, 20:53

I have both

Johnnyc · 11-05-2006, 21:47

I have climate and no sunroof. I can't say I miss it really. Being able to remotely lower all the car windows is good enough for rapidly cooling the car on a warm day plus sunroofs are heavy. It all adds up.

**GAFF** · 11-05-2006, 22:08

I have both, I'd nearly rather a sunroof than the climate. We wait all year for good weather then shut all the windows. Maybe if I used my car more, ie city driving etc I'd use the climate more.

Fabia 12v · 11-05-2006, 22:16

we have both on both cars, tend to use windows and roof more in summer as breeze is nicer and it saves fuel! That and i think the sunroof is nice and flash

steviec · 13-05-2006, 09:57

Would of loved the Sunroof as an option but not at the Skoda Price other options I felt were better value. The thing I miss a sunroof for being tall is the extra light and aireness it gives the car. If that's how you spell air-e-ness?

mumphie · 13-05-2006, 16:18

Doesn't matter now. Ordered my vRS.

With everything (except sat nav)

dstev2000 · 14-05-2006, 22:01

My current octy has the sunroof and the climate control, the only time the sunroof is opened is to make sure my ladders are still intact after some vigorous driving.

New one doesnt have one, will I miss it? probably not although I have a nice little angle grinder in the shed which might get some Top Gear style action

11-05-2006, 10:54	#1
flynntech Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eire Posts: 390 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	sunroof and climate Been thinking about an RS but not anytime soon. I always have had sunroofs in my sporty hatches and feel that it’s a must in the next car I buy. Is it a bit much having both the sunroof with climate? I have climate in the Passat but these days prefer to have the window down. Its good with the kids though in the car. Silver RS with climate, sunroof and 18s is the way that I would go I think. __________________ VAGdrivers.net - Ireland's online VAG community

11-05-2006, 10:57	#2
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: sunroof and climate I have sunroof and climate on my car. I love it - I can get my bald spot (OK, whole head before some smart alec chips in ) browned without boiling the rest of my body __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

11-05-2006, 11:42	#4
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,897 Thanks: 40 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	Re: sunroof and climate My 4x4 has both as standard and I make use of both. I generally use climate but in the summer it's nice to get the windows down and sunroof open to 'feel' the sun. It's also nice to have the extra 'window' to let more light in. __________________ EddyH Audi S8 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

11-05-2006, 12:10	#5
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,516 Thanks: 21 Thanked 186 Times in 137 Posts	Re: sunroof and climate I have both in my Mk1 octy and made sure I got a sunroof as an option on the Mk2 I've ordered. The sunroof helps a lot with rapidly cooling the car when it's parked , makes the interior a lot lighter , and when you want fresh as opposed to processed air I prefer having a sunroof open than the windows which create more turbulence __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

11-05-2006, 16:42	#7
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,174 Thanks: 174 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Re: sunroof and climate Havn't had a sunroof for quite some time now and although I don't miss it it would be nice to have although like ScoobyChris stated, I wouldn't want to pay the extra for it!. __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

11-05-2006, 17:30	#8
mumphie Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 522 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: sunroof and climate If you order the sunroof with the vRS, do you lose the sunglasses holder???

11-05-2006, 20:52	#9
slider Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 659 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: sunroof and climate had both in my mk1 and only climate in the mk2. don't miss the sunroof - in fact the extra heat and glare was annoying. Climate cools a hot cabin down very quickly. __________________ The man with no sig thingy BMW 118d M Sport Past cars - OctaviaII 1.9TDI DSG, OctaviaI 1.9 TDi, Focus TD Est, Rover 418 TD, Montego TD, Cavalier D, Astra 1.3, Escort Mexico Mk1 (still to be beaten for fun), Viva 1.3, Simca 1100

11-05-2006, 20:53	#10
cheffie Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leamington spa Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: sunroof and climate I have both

11-05-2006, 21:47	#11
Johnnyc Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,193 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: sunroof and climate I have climate and no sunroof. I can't say I miss it really. Being able to remotely lower all the car windows is good enough for rapidly cooling the car on a warm day plus sunroofs are heavy. It all adds up. __________________ Johnny "Americans have different ways of saying things. They say "elevator", we say "lift" ... they say "President", we say "stupid psychopathic git."

11-05-2006, 22:08	#12
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,754 Thanks: 25 Thanked 64 Times in 62 Posts	Re: sunroof and climate I have both, I'd nearly rather a sunroof than the climate. We wait all year for good weather then shut all the windows. Maybe if I used my car more, ie city driving etc I'd use the climate more. __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

11-05-2006, 22:16	#13
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 4,934 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Re: sunroof and climate we have both on both cars, tend to use windows and roof more in summer as breeze is nicer and it saves fuel! That and i think the sunroof is nice and flash __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK5 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v To be replaced with: Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Final Edition GTI 2.0TFSI 16v... early 2009.

13-05-2006, 09:57	#14
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 752 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: sunroof and climate Would of loved the Sunroof as an option but not at the Skoda Price other options I felt were better value. The thing I miss a sunroof for being tall is the extra light and aireness it gives the car. If that's how you spell air-e-ness? __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

13-05-2006, 16:18	#15
mumphie Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 522 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: sunroof and climate Doesn't matter now. Ordered my vRS. With everything (except sat nav)

14-05-2006, 22:01	#16
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 3,829 Thanks: 38 Thanked 151 Times in 137 Posts	Re: sunroof and climate My current octy has the sunroof and the climate control, the only time the sunroof is opened is to make sure my ladders are still intact after some vigorous driving. New one doesnt have one, will I miss it? probably not although I have a nice little angle grinder in the shed which might get some Top Gear style action __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

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